Winter in Kangerlussuaq

Dog-sledge trips and Northern Lights excursions. Kangerlussuaq Tourism 1996 winter program

Updated April 1996


Kangerlussuaq is also known by it's Danish name Søndre Strømfjord or as the former US Sondrestrom Air Base


SFJ-18: EVENING EXCURSION TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
From the end of October until the end of February

Beginning in the Fall, excursions by minibus to experience the northern lights can be arranged. Clear and cold temperature is needed to see the polar lights.

DKK 150 per person.
Duration: 1½ hour.
Minimum: 5 persons, maximum 14 persons per excursion.



WINTER - DOGSLEDGES

Please note:
Children under 12 years gets half price.
Under 2 years free for all dogsledge trips!



SFJ-19: A SHORT DOGSLEDGE TOUR

2 hour dog sledge tour.
DKK 550 per person.
Tour goes past the port and back.



SFJ-20: FOUR HOUR DOGSLEDGE TOUR

4 hours dogsledge tour.
DKK 700 per person.
The tour goes either out on the fjord, across Lake Ferguson or to Sugar Loaf.



SFJ-21: ENTIRE DAY DOGSLEDGE TOUR

8 hours tour.
DKK 1200 per person incl. lunch packet.
A trip out on the fjord, e.g. to a cabin where it is possible to eat lunch.



SFJ-22: TWO DAY DOGSLEDGE TOUR ON THE FJORD

2 day dogsledge tour.
DKK 2400 per person incl. provisions.
2 days on Kangerlussuaq Fjord. Overnight in a primitive cabin.
No age and condition demands.
Please note: Booking in good time is required, as the dogsledges come from Sisimiut, a three days trip!



SFJ-23: THREE DAY DOGSLEDGE TRIP TO SISIMIUT
From march to mid April

To Sisimiut.
Trip takes 3 days, 2 overnights in primitive cabins.
DKK 3750 per person incl. provisions.

Day 1: Arrival by SAS. Pack equipment and change into arctic gear at 12.00. Departure at 13.00 hours. Drive on the fjord ice, mountains and lakes. Arrive at the first primitive cabin at Amitsorsuaq at 18:00 hours. Dinner and overnight in the primitive cabin.

Day 2: Departure at 08:30. Lunch on the dogsledge route. Drive on land, rivers, lakes and up a steep mountain in the middle of the tour near Itivneq. The mountain climb requires a good physical condition. Arrive at Nerumaq cabin at 20:30. Dinner and overnight in the primitive cabin.

Day 3: Departure at 10:00. Drive through beautiful valleys, on lakes, rivers and land. Lunch on the dogsledge route. The last hour on sea and finally up a steem mountain. The climb is steep and sledges go fast downhill. One can choose to walk, or ride along. Arrive at Sisimiut at 18:00 hours.

There is no age requirements, but a good physical condition for the above-mentioned tour is a must. To experience the musk oxen and the ice cap in Kangerlussuaq, it is a good idea to arrive a day earlier.

For all dogsledge tours, it is generally expected that riders hop off the sledge and run along once in a while. This helps to keep the body and feet warm.



SFJ-24: DOG SLEDGING FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN

30 min. dogsledging for groups of children.
DKK 2000 per group of maximum 24 children excl. transport.
The school groups in 2 teams; the first starts from the dog camp, and the other from the sand hills on the other side.
Maximum 2-3 persons on each sledge.



RENTAL OF SEAL SKIN CLOTHING FOR DOGSLEDGE EXCURSIONS

For the dogsledge excursions a set of seal skin clothing, e.g. anorak, seal skin trousers, seal skin gloves and Canadian boots can be rented for the following prices:
From 2 to 4 hour excursions: DKK 75
1 day rental: DKK 100
Deposit: Print of credit card.



SKIS AND SLEDGES RENTAL
From September until the end of April

Per dayPer weekend
Skis/boots50100
Skates2550
Sledge2550

Deposit: DKK 100


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